Four years after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, a coalition of 16 Republican senators is sounding the alarm on what they call the “dangerous mail-order abortion drug policy” that continues to threaten unborn lives across America.
Sen. Steve Daines of Montana led the charge Wednesday, introducing a resolution from the Senate floor to commemorate the anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, The Daily Signal exclusively reported. The resolution doesn’t just celebrate the landmark ruling; it takes direct aim at Biden-era policies that senators say are undermining state efforts to protect the unborn.
“Four years ago today was a pivotal moment in our nation’s history: the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Since that day, countless unborn lives have been saved, but there remains more work to be done, especially as pro-choice advocates push to normalize the abortion pill,” Daines said. “As we reflect on the progress we’ve made, we must strongly recommit to defending truth: Every life has inherent dignity and deserves protection.”
The abortion pill method now accounts for a majority of abortions in America. Relaxed regulations from the Biden administration have reduced doctor involvement, raising serious safety concerns about potential side effects. Pro-life leaders at both state and national levels are pushing back against the drug’s widespread availability.
Joining Daines in sponsoring the resolution were Sens. James Lankford of Oklahoma, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Ted Budd of North Carolina, Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, Jim Risch of Idaho, Katie Britt of Alabama, John Cornyn of Texas, Deb Fischer of Nebraska, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Rick Scott of Florida, and Jim Banks of Indiana.
The resolution’s text warns that “the dangerous mail-order abortion drug policy advanced by the Biden Administration undermined and continues to undermine the ability of States to enforce laws enacted to protect unborn life.”
It also references the Declaration of Independence and acknowledges the staggering toll of abortion in America: 63 million unborn lives lost during the nearly five decades Roe stood as the law of the land. The document cites the Dobbs decision’s core reasoning, including the finding that “the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.”
Since Dobbs returned the abortion question to the states, the resolution notes that many have taken “historic steps” to protect life. It also highlights the work of approximately 2,700 pregnancy resource centers serving women across the country.
Daines founded the Senate’s pro-life caucus back in 2019 and now serves as chairman emeritus. Sen. Hyde-Smith of Mississippi currently chairs the caucus.
The Montana senator has been a consistent voice for the unborn during his time in Washington. Having served in the Senate since 2015, Daines is now finishing his final term. Republican nominee Kurt Alme will replace him. Throughout his tenure, Daines has championed pro-life causes not just around the Dobbs anniversary but also at the annual March for Life each January.
That march, held every year in the nation’s capital, once served as a solemn occasion mourning Roe while it remained in effect. Now it’s become a celebration of its reversal and a rallying cry to continue the fight for life.
The June 24 anniversary serves as a reminder to pro-life Americans that while much has been accomplished, the battle is far from over. With abortion pills increasingly available through the mail and pro-abortion advocates pushing to expand access, senators like Daines are urging continued vigilance.
